Route introduction · inquiries only
Arrive in Wuyishan, settle in and begin with an introduction to the region and its teas. Arrival transport, meeting arrangements and accommodation will be agreed with the new group; the gallery shows the atmosphere of the original itinerary.
A tea-focused day to understand the relationship between forest, fresh leaves and black tea making. The suggested visit includes Tongmu landscapes and tea-making heritage. Entry, factory access and demonstrations depend on local arrangements and the season; they are not guaranteed at this stage.
A view from the original journey gallery; access and arrangements for a new departure require confirmation.
Explore the river landscape and learn how Wuyi rock tea is connected to its surroundings. Rafting and scenic visits are possible route elements, subject to weather, opening hours, tickets and the final plan. Tasting can introduce differences between black tea and rock oolong.
A view from the original journey gallery; access and arrangements for a new departure require confirmation.
A landscape day with walking options suited to the group. Some original-route trails include long stairways and steep sections. Tell us about mobility and fitness needs before the plan is confirmed so alternatives and rest time can be discussed.
Leave time for a final tasting, questions and departure arrangements. The five-day outline is a starting point for discussion, not a confirmed dated package. The final schedule and any included services will be stated when a new departure is ready.
Email your preferred travel period, group size, language, tea interests and walking preferences to support@lapsangstore.com. We will use these details to discuss a possible route once new arrangements are available. Sending an inquiry does not create a booking.
A film from the original page, introducing the tea region and its story.
Watch on YouTube· Original audio; translated subtitles may not be available.
A film from the original page, introducing the tea region and its story.
Watch on YouTube· Original audio; translated subtitles may not be available.
A film from the original page, introducing the tea region and its story.
Watch on YouTube· Original audio; translated subtitles may not be available.
A film from the original page, introducing the tea region and its story.
Watch on YouTube· Original audio; translated subtitles may not be available.
Explore a suggested five-day route through Wuyi tea culture, Tongmu and the mountain scenery. New departure dates, availability and prices are not yet confirmed. Tell us your interests to discuss a future journey; reservations are not open.
New prices and inclusions are not confirmed. Transport, accommodation, meals, guide language, entry tickets and optional activities will be set out in the new itinerary before any booking is offered.
No. Access, weather, seasonal tea production and local arrangements can affect the route. We will confirm the available activities and discuss suitable alternatives when planning the new departure.
The five-day route begins at an easy pace. Travellers arrive in Wuyishan, settle in and meet over a local meal. The first evening gives the group time to get to know the city and one another before the longer days in Tongmu and the scenic area.
The original route follows the wooded road to Tongmu Pass. Its cool, wet and misty mountain setting helps explain why Tongmu is so closely linked with Lapsang Souchong and Jin Jun Mei. At Zheng Shan Tang’s black tea museum, the historical route traces how black tea was made and how its story spread beyond Wuyishan. The traditional Qinglou workshop puts the pine-smoking method in its actual setting.
The route makes time for a Tongmu meal and a tasting in the tea room by the mountains and water. Moon Bay, a small crescent-shaped bend by the water near Hongxing Village, offers a view back into the surrounding forest. It is a scenic stop, with any museum or workshop access subject to confirmation.
The bamboo-raft leg approaches Wuyishan from water level. The bends pass alternating rock walls, pools and open views. Yunu Peak and Dawang Peak face one another across the river. The cliffs also hold inscriptions, and the hanging coffins prompt stories about the valley’s earlier inhabitants. River conditions and access determine whether a particular trip can include the raft.
In the afternoon, the route enters the rock-tea landscape around Tianxin Yongle Chan Temple and Jiulongke. The temple appears in local stories about the spread of tea and the name Da Hong Pao. The paths through the ravines and streams of the traditional core area let travellers see the changes in shade, drainage and exposed stone that help distinguish one tea garden from the next.
The historic Da Hong Pao mother bushes stand on the cliff at Jiulongke. These protected plants are a landmark of tea history; retail rock tea is not tea picked from the mother bushes. The historical route also includes Niulankeng and the Water Curtain Cave trail, where the difference between valley floor and exposed slopes is visible.
On a clear day, the climb up Tianyou Peak overlooks the bends of the Nine-Bend River travelled by raft. The path is steep; current weather, access and the group’s pace determine how far to go. At the foot of Yinping Peak, the Wuyi Academy recalls the Song scholar Zhu Xi’s teaching and writing by the river. The courtyard gives another view of Wuyishan beyond its tea gardens.
The route then moves to a Zheng Shan Tang rock-tea tasting. Compare the fragrance of a dry leaf, the warmth of a roast, the texture of the tea and its finish after several infusions. The earlier itinerary also included an Impression Da Hong Pao landscape performance. Performance timing and admission depend on the confirmed trip.
The final morning leaves room for a quiet cup and conversation about the teas tasted along the way. After the group’s last meal, travellers continue with their own onward journeys. The sequence above describes a previous five-day route; dates, tickets, transport and access to working sites must be agreed for a new trip.
